01:53 pm - TAKE ACTION THIS FALLI got this in an e-mail from Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry and think there's a lot in here of relevance to people interested or involved in a return to the land:

TAKE ACTION THIS FALL

You may have noticed that the global economic, political and environmental future is in crisis. Fortunately there is a desire by many to bring our world into balance. Even though poverty is crushing many families they remain resilient. Every week I meet Americans that have not eaten in days yet are up beat about having finally found a meal. Many people are contacting Food Not Bombs to ask for our support. Many are expressing support for the dedicated volunteers in Orlando resisting the mayor's laws against sharing meals with the hungry. Our volunteers are now heading to court after the city made 29 arrests. Most are contacting us because they need food but others are proposing that we join them in protest or inviting us to support their tour. These are some of the actions and tours you can also support.

THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING ROADSHOWThe Sustainable Living Roadshow is a national coalition of educators and entertainers who tour the country in a fleet of renewable fuel vehicles to empower communities and individuals to utilize sustainable living strategies for a healthier planet.

To educate, entertain, and activate!

This year, our tour's theme is RIGHT2KNOW. The fall tour will culminate in a march from Brooklyn, NY to Washington, D.C. calling for an initiative to be put on the ballot in 2012 demanding labeling of GMOs. Did you know that we are one of two industrialized nations in the WORLD that do not label GMOs? We think you have a right to know! Not just about GMOs, but about many other things that go on in this world. We aim to bring this knowledge to people through interesting and informative edutainment.

THE ELECT TO END HUNGER AND POVERTY TOURArrange a presentation with Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry

The Elect to End Hunger and Poverty presentation talks about the campaign to end the criminalization of poverty and Food Not Bombs support of the global protest against austerity. Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry will share the details of the history, principles and current activities of the movement.

Most people would elect to end hunger and poverty but many of the people running for office in 2012 have another agenda cutting social services and transfer our tax dollars to wealthy military contractors and their friends. At the same time governments are attempting to ban Food Not Bombs from sharing meals with the hungry in places like Florida.

Volunteers recover, prepare and share vegan meals and groceries in nearly 1,000 communities, feeding the hungry, supporting nonviolent direct actions in resistance to the global economic, political and environmental crisis while implementing a foundation for a sustainable future.